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MA08 YZY

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,175 mi
Last recorded62,175 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 YZY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 62,175 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2017 56,255 miles

handbrake efficiency only just met

Fail 16 Mar 2017 56,231 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end excess play (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake efficiency only just met

Pass 30 Mar 2016 53,240 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 53,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 41,773 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 41,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 35,076 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 30,770 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 30,770 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,691 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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MA08 YZY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA08 YZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MA08 YZY registered?

MA08 YZY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is MA08 YZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 YZY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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